Lady Gaga

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With a new hit album, Grammy wins, high-profile duets and a popular tour, Lady Gaga's star kept rising in 2011.

Now the "Fame Monster's" terrific year has been recognized by the Associated Press, which has named the 25-year-old New York native its entertainer of the year.

"I am humbled and honored," Gaga said in a statement, the AP reported. Her victory came from 135 ballots submitted by AP members. Here are some of the runners-up.

  • Steve Jobs
  • Charlie Sheen
  • Taylor Swift
  • Adele
  • Cast of "Harry Potter" 
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